Virginia Genealogy: Sources & Resources

by Carol McGinnis

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"The focus of this volume is not on the strategies of Virginia research ... but on the types of records available to persons researching their Virginia ancestors." -- Introd.

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NNVHS 60 reviews

Somewhat outdated but an extremely useful reference book for county formations, existing records, and local genealogical societies, as well as time-less advice on basic research under a number of topics.

Sep 12, 2010

bjlooper 62 reviews

Good Virginia History Book

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